"The team at Drainworks have always been a pleasure to work with. We had used them several times in the past for small jobs and they were always prompt, helpful and reliable. Most recently, we called them in to waterproof our basement after a flood. ... Frank, their project manager, was a patient and very helpful resource through the entire process, helping us weigh the pros-and-cons of their continued work and assisting us in making informed decision about our project. Once our go-forward plan was determined, the DrainWorks team worked very diligently to complete the work and get us back on schedule."

Water Service Replacement (Torpedoing)

For the city water pipe to your home

Why Replace Your Water Service?

The water service is the water pipe which delivers water to your home from the City of Toronto. This water pipe can be considered in two sections – the first being the section which runs from the watermain (the main water pipeline) to your, the homeowner’s property line. This section of the pipe is owned and maintained by the city.

The second section of the pipe which falls on your property is your responsibility.

For homes built prior to the 1950s, the water pipe may be constructed of lead, which was a popular plumbing pipe material back then. However, once the dangers of lead were recognized, its use was prohibited in the mid-1950s by the Ontario Plumbing Code.

Even just replacing one section of a lead water system will not fully address the risk of lead in your drinking water.

The City of Toronto encourages you to replace the water line on your property. Full replacement of the pipe is the only way to ensure safer drinking water.

They also encourage homeowners to replace their side of the line first.

Water Service Replacement Methods

For replacing your main water service line, there are essentially two options which are possible, and which the DrainWorks team of drain technicians are skilled and experienced in performing.

DrainWorks Plumbing is a full-service drain and plumbing company based in Toronto Ontario Canada. DrainWorks Plumbing serves customers from all neighborhoods of the Greater Toronto Area as well as: Toronto East, Toronto West, High Park, Riverdale, Beaches, Mississauga, Scarborough, Vaughan, North York, East York, Brampton, Oakville, Milton, and Burlington. We are always expanding, so if you don’t see your area listed please let us know.